TFI Network 2020
Single mother Alma is living on the edge in Chicago’s Humboldt Park with her five-year-old daughter Ruby. Alma has three hours to find someone - anyone - to care for her child, or she risks losing the job that keeps a roof over their heads.
Director, Screenwriter
Aemilia Scott is a writer and director. Her first short,, won a BAFTA mention at Aspen Shortsfest. Her second, For A Good Time, premiered last year at Aspen Shortsfest, and her third, Shot, premiered at Chicago International. Her first feature screenplay, Birthday Suit, was at IFP NY Film Week and won the IFP Chicago Pitch Competition.
Producer
Holli Hopkins McGinley is a producer whose first feature, All My Friends Are Funeral Singers, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She has produced and production managed projects large and small from award-winning shorts and web series to big brand commercial campaigns and tour visuals for Lady Gaga.